Pahalgam Terror Attack Prompts Renewed UN Focus on Cross-Border Militancy

The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 civilians dead, has not only shaken India but has triggered a renewed focus within the United Nations on the persistent issue of cross-border militancy. As international leaders condemn the atrocity, attention is turning toward long-standing regional threats and the global community’s role in addressing them. The Attack […]

India Retaliates: Indus Waters Treaty Suspended, Land Border Sealed After Kashmir Bloodshed

Potential for Mediation and International Arbitration With the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty entering international headlines, there is rising speculation that the World Bank—original guarantor of the 1960 accord—might be called upon to mediate. India, by taking the dramatic step of suspending the treaty without unilaterally abrogating it, may be leaving the door open […]

Judicial Independence at Risk? Vice President’s Critique of Supreme Court Raises Concerns

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recent critique of the Supreme Court’s role in constitutional matters has raised concerns about the potential impact on judicial independence in India. The Implications of Dhankhar’s Remarks By challenging the judiciary’s interpretations of the Constitution, particularly the basic structure doctrine, Dhankhar’s comments suggest a shift towards greater legislative control over constitutional […]

Waqf Property Protests Turn Deadly in Bengal: Court-Ordered Central Forces to Take Control

West Bengal was rocked by violent protests this week over alleged irregularities in the management of Waqf properties, leaving three individuals dead and dozens injured. As public anger flared and violence spread across districts, the Calcutta High Court stepped in with a firm directive—ordering the deployment of central forces throughout the state to restore order […]